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J857 URD

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,994 mi
Last recorded81,994 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 URD
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,994 miles

Both sides Rear brakes binding slightly

Fuel pipes corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,987 miles

Front fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,916 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,421 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 81,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 81,105 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 81,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,965 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 968?

Based on 16,956 MOT tests across 1,152 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
1,114
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 548
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Brake pipe excessively corroded 274
fog lamp not working 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 229
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J857 URD is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 106,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 968 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 548 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J857 URD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 968 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J857 URD registered?

J857 URD is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J857 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J857 URD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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